Seven weeks on

I have a small amount of discomfort at times. It still hurts to lean on my palm or twist jar lids off. I saw the surgeon yesterday and he's very happy with my progress. I'm now booked in to have my left hand done next week. So here we go again :)

My hand almost looks like nothing happened. 

Four weeks photo

Four weeks on

Still getting the odd pulling and tight sensations. The skin is still pretty sensitive but improving by the day. I can use it for more but it still hurts if I try to lift something too heavy.  The strength in my thumb isn't great but isn't too bad. Things like opening new jars or turning on tight taps aren't possible yet but improving. The scar itself is barely visible still. 

Three weeks on - photo.

Three weeks after surgery.

Three weeks on and it's healing well. The skin is still fairly sensitive but it's stopped peeling and isn't as dry now. The redness is reducing and the creases are coming back. I can use it for most things but still find lifting heavy things a bit painful and gripping is uncomfortable and not very strong yet. I can comfortably carry a basket of wet laundry but struggle to open a packet of crisps. I haven't tried driving yet but don't think it would be a problem now. 

Amazed

Since the stitches came out the difference is striking.  Today I have managed to clean the kitchen and do three loads of laundry without help to carry it, peg it out or fold it :) I haven't tried driving yet as our car is big and heavy to drive. I think I'll give it a bit longer as my grip strength isn't great yet. 

Two weeks photos.

Before moisturising

After moisturising